$1,979,000

1 Shell Key Hitchcock, TX 77563

Estimated payment $14,411/month

Total Views 327
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,143 Sq Ft
$478 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Boat or Launch Ramp
  • Boat Slip
  • Boat Ramp
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Gated with Attendant

About This Home

Experience unmatched coastal living at 1 Shell Key, an exquisite 4,143 sq ft custom home on a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated community of Harborwalk. This waterfront retreat offers 270 permanent, unobstructed views of West Galveston Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway, and coastal wetlands from every room. Features include 3/4 bedrooms + home office nook, 4.5 baths, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, large island, butler’s pantry, and bamboo floors. Relax in the spacious primary suite with soaking tub and water-view shower. Enjoy multiple IPE decks, a 15’x40’ boathouse with two lifts, fishing pier, and custom pool with outdoor serving area. Additional highlights: 3 level elevator, impact windows, central vac, lightning protection, whole-house dehumidifier, Generac generator, epoxy garage floors, and climate-controlled tackle room. All set on a 9,955 sq ft lot with over 140 ft of waterfront and access to Harborwalk’s marina, yacht club, and resort-style pool.

Listing Agent

Carrie Blachford

XL Legacy International License #0525023 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,602

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 9,955 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $315 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Tandem Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Canal

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,143 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • Gas Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed

Outdoor Features

  • Gunite Pool
  • Bulkhead
  • Boat or Launch Ramp
  • Boat Slip
  • Boathouse
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Hitchcock Primary/Stewart Elementary School
  • Crosby Middle School
  • Hitchcock High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Power Generator

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include recreation facilities
  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (409) 739-6555
  • Built by Watkins Projects
  • Harborwalk Sec 1 2004 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Trails

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,602

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$315 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Houston: I-45 South to HWY 6 (Exit 7), Left on Harbor Drive, Left on Harborwalk BLVD, Right on Shell Key home is at the end of the cul-de-sac
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2285
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Harborwalk Sec 1 2004
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Slate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Living Area: 4143.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: Watkins Projects
  • Disclosures: Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Special Addendum, Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Views, Waterfront
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Association
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Bay, Canal, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Dock/Slip, Bulkhead, Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Bayfront, Canal Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Other, Slab
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Oversized, Tandem, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Electric: Generator
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate, Gated with Attendant, Security System Owned, Controlled Access, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Amenities: Boat Ramp, Controlled Access, Playground, Park, Pool, Security, Trail(s), Gated, Guard
  • Association Fee: 3784.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: First Service Residential
  • Phone: 409-739-6555
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Recreation Facilities

Schools

  • Elementary School: HITCHCOCK PRIMARY/STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 26 - Hitchcock
  • High School: HITCHCOCK HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: CROSBY MIDDLE SCHOOL (HITCHCOCK)

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 37602.0

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $21,285 $1,311,322 -- --
2023 $21,285 $1,192,111 $0 $0
2022 $31,583 $1,083,737 $0 $0
2021 $29,064 $979,270 $140,860 $838,410
2020 $28,821 $885,320 $167,240 $718,080
2019 $30,544 $915,960 $167,240 $748,720
2018 $29,010 $863,720 $167,240 $696,480
2017 $28,447 $863,720 $167,240 $696,480
2016 $26,725 $811,440 $167,240 $644,200
2015 $16,823 $811,440 $167,240 $644,200
2014 $16,775 $689,570 $167,240 $522,330
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $1,979,000 -- $478 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Southland Title Company
Vendors Lien -- South Land Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $835,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $0 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $914,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $505,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Open $1,750,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $122,040 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 54625606

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3821-0002-0001-000

Texas Galveston County Hitchcock 77563

1 Shell Key, Hitchcock, TX

This home is located at 1 Shell Key, Hitchcock, TX 77563 and is currently priced at $1,979,000, approximately $477 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 1 Shell Key is a home located in Galveston County with nearby schools including Hitchcock Primary School, Stewart Elementary School, and Crosby Middle School.

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